Ghost Tour of London

Come for the ghosts, stay for the buboes

Wondering what’s beneath your feet? A good old-fashioned plague pit—because why wouldn’t you be standing on a mass grave in London? This spooky spot is bursting with the paranormal from Black Death victims who never quite moved on, to ghostly monks and a headless Duke who’s still trying to get ahead (haha see what we did there?). Once you hear the twisted tales behind this haunted corner, those ghost sightings will feel a little too believable… so maybe keep your back to the wall, yeah?

Get roped in by gallow ghouls

This isn’t just your average meat market—it’s London’s original house of horrors. Smithfield has seen more drama than Love Island, with centuries of blood, guts, and ghostly goings-on baked right into the cobblestones. It’s said the spirit of William Wallace still paces the square and the phantom screams of Protestant martyrs still ring through the night air like a haunted mixtape. Step lightly… and maybe don’t wear sandals.

Terminally entertaining tales of Black Death

St. Bartholomew’s Hospital might patch you up by day, but come nightfall, it’s less “Grey’s Anatomy” and more “Grave’s Anatomy”. Once a haven for plague victims, its ancient halls are now home to ghostly doctors doing the graveyard shift, moaning patients who’ve definitely overstayed their appointments, and one extra-creepy kid who’s less “aww” and more “uh-oh.” Spot him, and well… let’s just say he’s not handing out lollies.

Ghosts that are itching to haunt

Back in 1762, Cock Lane (yes, that’s its real name) raised goosebumps with the infamous “Scratching Fanny” haunting—brushed off by skeptics as a hoax. But here’s the spooky bit: visitors still report phantom scratches and whispery voices drifting through the air. So, was it all smoke and mirrors… or is Fanny still itching to be heard?

Who let the dogs out? You wish you didn’t ask

The Central Criminal Court might look polished today, but it’s built on some pretty grim foundations—Newgate Prison, where misery, mayhem, and a whole lot of execution went down. Rumour has it, the prison never really disappeared. Enter the Black Dog, a ghostly growler said to be the spirit of a wrongly accused soul, still pacing the grounds with a bone to pick. So keep your eyes peeled… and that conscience squeaky clean.

Enter if you dare… and don’t crypt your pants.

St. Bride’s Church might look all prim and proper on the outside, but underneath? It’s hiding a seriously spooky secret. Its crypts—packed with bones from Roman times to the 19th century—have a much darker story to tell than the peaceful pews above. So many creepy finds were dug up, they sealed it all off. Maybe to keep the skeletons in the closet... or whatever else is lurking down there.

It’s all fun and games until something whistles back

St. Paul’s Cathedral might be a stunning work of art, but after dark? It’s more “whistle while you work” and less “peaceful prayers.” The Whistling Clergyman still serenades from the All Souls’ Chapel, even though he’s, you know, long gone. Security staff have heard phantom organ music, creepy children’s cries, and even seen doors creak open all on their own. Looks like the spirits of St. Paul’s aren’t ready to clock out just yet.

It’s not just your nerves starting to sway

The Millennium Bridge, aka “The Wobbly Bridge,” does more than just sway—it’s got a bit of a haunted streak. Since it opened, people have reported ghostly figures in the mist, phantom splashes from below, and that unsettling feeling that someone’s watching you. Some reckon it’s the restless spirits of those who met an unfortunate end in the River Thames, still trying to make their way across... talk about a bridge you don’t want to cross!

To boo, or not to boo—that is the question

Beware the Ides of Fright— at the Globe Theatre, things can get a little dramatic. Cast and crew have reported a shadowy figure in Elizabethan garb silently watching rehearsals, eerie footsteps echoing in empty halls, and ghostly applause lingering long after the show’s over. These spooky happenings are said to be linked to the Globe’s turbulent past, filled with fire, tragedy, and, of course, plenty of drama. At this theatre, it’s not just the actors that want an encore... the ghosts do too.

Raise spirits... and a pint

This centuries-old pub isn’t just serving up cold pints—it’s dishing out some chilling encounters too. Rumour has it, it’s haunted by the restless spirit of a murdered smuggler, a mysterious woman in black, and a few regulars who never quite finished their last drink. We guess ghouls just wanna have rum?